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Florida Testing Shows High Levels Of Weed Killer In Popular Bread Brands
February 7, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo released results from state testing that showed high levels of glyphosate (found in week killers including Roundup).
The Florida Department of Health found glyphosate in six of eight bread products tested: Nature’s Own Butter Bread, Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted White, Dave’s Killer Bread White Done Right, Wonder Bread Classic White, Sara Lee Honey Wheat, and Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grain, the state said. Results are in the graphic above.
The state said the results are intended to give families additional insight into everyday foods and support informed decision-making.
“The Healthy Florida First initiative is taking proactive steps to strengthen food safety standards nationwide,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “The results from the Florida Department of Health’s analysis of bread testing results show troubling levels of glyphosate. Consumers deserve to know what chemical contaminants are in their food so that they can make informed decisions.”
“Bread is a staple food for many Florida families, and they should be able to consume it without worrying about toxins,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo. “Our testing found high levels of glyphosate in some popular bread brands. Chronic exposure to glyphosate is linked to harmful gut microbiome changes, liver inflammation, and adverse neurologic effects. Florida is taking action through transparency, continued testing, and a clear focus on reducing exposure to protect families.”
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13 Responses to “Florida Testing Shows High Levels Of Weed Killer In Popular Bread Brands”
When people eat organic food it does nit me no pesticides. It just means no synthetic ir artificial pesticides. Organic use natural pesticides which can also be dangerous.
Wayne on February 7th, 2026 6:48 am: Just to clarify, a “PESTICIDE” is a broad based term used to describe: “Pesticides are substances that are used to control pests. They include herbicides, insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, and many others.
It is becoming impossible to truly eat healthy, there is some contamination in seemingly everything.
Food that’s certified organic should be safe. The U.S. EPA set their standards too low. According to the most recent independent studies, even “ultra-low” levels may cause biological disruption:
• Organ Damage: Research has demonstrated that chronic ingestion of ultra-low, “environmentally relevant” doses of glyphosate-based herbicides (e.g., 0.1 ppb) can cause liver and kidney damage in rats. Another study found that 700 ppb in water (the U.S. limit for drinking water) led to biochemical markers of stress in these organs.
• Gut Microbiome Disruption: At levels approximating the U.S. Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI), glyphosate has been shown to alter gut microbiota composition in mice, increasing proinflammatory markers. It may also reduce Lactobacillus species, which play a role in serotonin production, potentially contributing to anxiety-like behaviors.
• Endocrine Disruption: Glyphosate may act as an endocrine disruptor at very low concentrations (as low as 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻⁹ M), potentially promoting the growth of human mammary cells or disrupting testosterone and estradiol levels.
I was buying Dave’s Killer Bread because it was classified as ORGANIC. How can organic bread contain glyphosate?
Maybe it’s time for a class action suit?
Mikes killer bread is certified organic. its supposed to be made without pesticides or herbicides. we need to find out where the glyphosate is coming from. Make Florida Healthy Again. MFHA
What is the guidance or acceptable guidelines from FDA in comparison to the levels of glyphosate for these sampled breads?
All- No one is controlling you or telling you what to eat. They are informing you so you can make a decision based on data. You can choose to eat the bread or choose not to. That is what is expected in our capitalist and free decision society. You can choose, Florida is not controlling you, just educating you. Thank you Florida for the information.
Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide. Have a nice day.
Hey Wayne. It is a pesticide. Have a good day!
James you have to realize they trying to pick our foods for us, now doesn’t that fit there narrative, they want to make Zombies out of us all in the name of safety by big “brother “
They also have the column titled pesticide when in fact it is a herbicide
What is the FDA’s action level for glyphosate? When these are reported in PPB, the concentration is quite small. I get a quarterly report from my water system with chemical levels elevated above state standards that’s far more alarming than this bread report. But there is nothing the water company does and no state action to correct those cancer-causing chemicals.